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July 20, 2026

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1. 21 dental insurance reform laws enacted in 2026: 8 notes Full story

2. Arizona dental assistant sentenced to 40 years for sexually abusing patients Full story

3. DSO growth is evolving. Plan your next 5 years strategically here.

4. Median pay for dental hygienists hits $98K Full story

5. Alaska dentist charged with submitting $84K in fraudulent Medicaid claims Full story

 

6. ‘Micro-friction’ kills AI adoption at dental practices. See how to prevent it here.

7. North Carolina budget provision stirs confusion over dental Medicaid coverage: 5 notes Full story

8. Dental RCM company closes $12.6M financing round Full story

9. Specialty1 Partners enters joint venture with Ohio practice Full story

10. AI-drafted patient portal messages increase physician editing time Full story

 

11. Patient balances are rising — but headcount can’t. How Imagen Dental Partners closed the gap here.

12. 9 federal government, policy updates to know Full story

13. ADA honors 10 new dentists for excellence in field Full story

14. SALT Dental Partners adds 14-office North Carolina practice Full story

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16. Scaling automation creates new risks for DSOs. See how leaders are responding here.

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